Alternate Energy: GAC Unveils Liquid Ammonia Engine for Cleaner Mobility Updated On Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), a Chinese state-owned manufacturer, has unveiled a prototype engine that utilizes liquid ammonia as a fuel, presenting a potential alternative to electricity and hydrogen. The unveiling was done at the firm’s annual flagship conference. The development of this innovative internal combustion engine (ICE) is a result of collaboration between GAC and […] Read more
Toyota’s Big Bet On Advanced Solid-State Batteries Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Toyota announced on Tuesday its plans to incorporate high-performance solid-state batteries and other advanced technologies into their future electric vehicles (EVs) to improve driving range and reduce costs. For the Japanese and global auto major, solid state batteries have formed the lynchpin of a future push outside non-ICE vehicles with a technology and materials it […] Read more
Beyond Batteries: Hydrogen Combustion Engine, A Viable Alternative for Clean Mobility Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles running on battery-powered electricity are not just a future concept anymore. The new electric vehicle sales surpassed the 10 million mark worldwide in 2022 and it seems likely that sooner or later EVs will replace the conventional ICE mobility options. However, bottlenecks impeding EV growth and the technological advancements in using hydrogen as […] Read more
China’s New Emission Standards Could Squeeze Auto Makers Further In Largest Auto Market Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The electric vehicle (EV) industry has disrupted the Chinese auto market, the world’s largest today, for good. China has been careful to ensure that domestic firms lead the EV boom, even while allowing Tesla and other incumbents to have a play in the Chinese market too. However, with most outside majors plying mostly ICE vehicles […] Read more
Can Solid-state Batteries Replace Lithium-ion Batteries in EV? Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the fundamental power source for electric vehicles (EVs), and their demand skyrocketed with the surge in the EV market. However, since the very beginning, some challenges raised doubts about the suitability of the technology in the long term. Solid-state batteries with their solid electrolyte, are expected to provide greater safety […] Read more
Home Battery Storage: Are Car Companies Going Beyond EV Charging Systems? Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The advent of electric vehicles as a new mode of mobility also boosted the market for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems worldwide. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 30 per cent between 2021-2028. While the rise of EVs resulting in the growth of the EV charging market is understandable, automakers […] Read more
“Difficult” to Meet California Zero-Emission Requirements: Toyota President Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor President, has termed the achievement of California’s new zero-emission requirements (to put an end to sales of new gasoline-only vehicles by year 2035), as “difficult” to meet. “Realistically speaking, it seems rather difficult to really achieve them,” Toyoda stated through a translator at a roundtable interaction with reporters. Toyota’s EV Plans […] Read more
Examining the Biggest Polluters: Report Card of Transportation Industry Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The transportation sector is essential for economic growth, creating jobs, and connecting people to critical services. The industry is also growing rapidly and will retain this trend for a long time. Yet, what’s concerning about the growth of the transportation sector is that it is also one of the biggest polluters. The industry shares a […] Read more
Toyota-Panasonic Battery JV to Buy Lithium From Nevada Mine of Ioneer Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Japanese conglomerates Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic Corp have announced that their joint battery venture will buy lithium from the Rhyolite Ridge mining project of ioneer Ltd. The resource will then be employed to manufacture electric vehicle batteries in the United States. The new entity is called Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES). Australia based […] Read more
